Multi purpose exercise support device

ABSTRACT

A self supporting alignment and stability system for rebounders and a support structure for attaching a exercise jump seat device which allows a vertical means of movement through a spring seat apparatus that is attached to the side bars of the exercise support device. The structure includes a three sided foldable frame with four adjustable legs and clamps that attach to the rebounder for further stability and safety. The two side frames are identical U shaped structures, each with two side bars. The front frame has four cross bars with two sets of tube ends for the two side frame legs that permit folding the structure flat for shipping and storage. The portable exercise apparatus has four sets of hanger spring means, that are attached to the top side bars of the exercise support device, and seat frame structure, permiting a vertical means of movement. The exercise support device has a removeable front bar when used with the portable exercise device.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to the field of health and fitness through exercise, specifically and first to an improved mechanism for use with rebound exercise to provide stability, alignment and safety while rebounding: and second to provide a seated exercise system for vertical movement for persons unable to rebound with the rebound stability system.

2. Description of Prior Art

The prior art has various devices for rebounding. Rebounders are normally used in a stand alone mode. Rebounding is recognized as one of the best total exercise systems known to man. This is great for persons who are young, coordinated and in good health. The problem arises for seniors, overweight and obese, physically handicapped and persons with various health problems and conditions. These persons must have stability, alignment and safety while rebounding and exercising. The prior art lists various support mechanisms for rebounding which only partially address the stability, alignment and safety problem. Most are permanently attached to the rebounder and are not portable, while others don't provide an upper body structure for support and alignment. U.S. Pat. No. 6,652,419 to Rota provides similar benefits with a different device. None of the prior art devices provide a total whole body exercise system that provides aerobic plus strength training while simultaneously providing the user stability, alignment and safety. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,704,882 and 5,876,311 to Coates, addresses the sit and bounce exercise for persons unable to rebound. Although the Coates device works well for non rebounders it is a permanent structure without a front exercise bar.

Objects and Advantages

Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present invention are:

-   (a) To provide a rebound stability system, for persons unable to use     regular rebounders, that provides stability, alignment and safety -   (b) To provide a rebound stability system that is portable,     convenient, affordable and that can be used in the comfort of one's     home. -   (c) To provide a rebound stability system that provides a total body     exercise that simultaneously includes aerobic plus strength training     with compound exercises of multiple muscle groups. -   (d) To provide a rebound stability system that provides a means for     releaseing back tension and that provides spinal stretching. -   (e) To provide a rebound stability system that provides balance and     strength development by pulling and pushing on the upper and lower     bars of the exercise support device. The degree of resistance can     vary by pulling and pushing with a small amount or with all of the     user's weight. -   (f) To provide a rebound stability system that provides the     following additional benefits:

Exercise with minimum trauma to the musculoskeletal system

Resistance training for the entire body to stimulatse bone mass which prevents osteoporosis

Increase lymph flow several times which removes toxic waste & trapped blood proteins

-   (g) To provide a vertical jump seat apparatus, to simulate     rebounding and its benefits for persons who are unable to rebound     because of physical problems.

Further objects and advantages of my invention will become apparent from a consideraton of the drawings and ensuing description.

DRAWING FIGURES

In Drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the multipe purpose exercise device embodying the invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the clamps that connect the exercise support device to the rebounder.

FIG. 3 is a front open view of the multiple purpose exercise support device.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mutiple purpose exercise device with attached portable exercise apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the hanger spring assembley that connects the portable exercise apparatus to the multi purpose exercise device.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the seat assembly for the portable exercise apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the seat that attaches to the seat assembley for the portable exercise apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the front cross bar that attaches to the multi purpose exercise devise, when the front cross bar is used with the portable exercise apparatus.

DESCRIPTION—FIGS. 1 TO 8

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a typical embodiment of the exerecise support device part 10 of the present invention when used with a rebounder part 42. The two side support frames part 12 are U shaped with legs that taper out toward the bottom and are narrower at the top to provide stability at the base and the correct user width at the top. The support frame cross bars part 14 and the support frame lower cross bars part 16 are fastensed to the the support frame part 12. The front frame top bar parts, 18, 18″ are fastened to front frame top hinge tubes part 22. The front frame lower cross bar parts 20 and 20′ are connected to the front frame lower hinge tubes part 24. Parts 18, 18′, 20, and 20′ are each progressly longer to provide the front taper for stability and correct width for user comfort. The adjustable legs part 26 have leg caps part 28 and trim bushings part 32. The stop clips part 30 hold the front frame top hinge tubes part 22 and the front frame lower hinge tubes part 24 in place.

FIG. 2 shows the clamps part 34 that are fastsened to the adjustable legs part 26. The clamp sides part 36 is connected with a rivet part 40 and the clamps are tightened with the clamping knob with stud part 38.

FIG. 3 shows the exercise support device in an opened up front view.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the portable exercise apparatus part 10′ mounted in the exercise support device part 10.

FIG. 5 shows a front cross section view of the spring hanger assembly part 60. The top spring hanger part 62 is attached to the support frame top cross bars 14 and held in place by the clamping knob with stud part 76. The top spring hanger tube part 64 is fastened to the top spring hanger part 62. The top spring hanger tube part 64 has a spring hanger chaim adjustment slot part 80 that receives the spring hanger chain part 70 that is connected to the springs part 68 The safety chain slot part 78 that receives the safety chain part 72. The bottom spring hanger seat frame connector part 66 connects to the springs part 68. The spring protective cover part 74 is fastened to the top spring hanger tube part 64 and the bottom spring hanger seat frame connector part 66.

FIG. 6 shows the the seat f lame assembly part 52 with the seat frame part 54 and the seat frame cross connector part 56.

FIG. 7 shows the folding seat part 58.

FIG. 8 shows the front cross bar part 82 with front cross bar locking knobs part 84 that is connected to the open end of the support frame part 12

Although the discription above contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. For example the exercise support device clamps can take many forms and still accomplish the same purpose of securing the exercise support device to the rebounder for safety.

Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than the example given. 

1. A multi purpose exercise support device comprising the improved processes of: providing a support stability structure for rebounders, a support structure for attaching a portable exercise apparatus for vertical means of movement through a hanger spring and seat assembly attached to the side bars of the support stability structure; wherein the exercise support device structure includes a three sided foldable frame with four adjustable legs, the U-shaped side frames have top and lower cross bars, the front frame has cross bars with tube ends for the front two side frame legs that permit folding the support frame, and wherein the portable exercise apparatus comprises a hanger end engaging a tube with two slots, a lower tube engaging a seat frame attachment device, and wherein the seat attaches to a seat frame structure that interconnects the lower tube end fixture, and wherein the spring means attaches to the upper and lower tube fixtures, and wherein the exercise support device when used with the portable exercise apparatus has a removeable front bar, and wherein the exercise support device has four attachable leg clamps that provide stability between the exercise support device and rebounder apparatus. whereby a person of any age or physical condition can conveniently reap the benefits of rebounding or vertical movement.
 2. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device provides means for safety, alignment and stability to the rebounder.
 3. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device is attached to the rebounder by portable clamps that attach to the support frame legs and interconnect under the rebounder frame.
 4. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device provides means for pushing or pulling upwardly or downwardly with the upper and lower body to create resistance exercise and spinal stretching.
 5. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device creates enhanced aerobic exercise while rebounding.
 6. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device side support frames fold flat against the front frame.
 7. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device legs are adjustable for individual heights for rebounding and using the portable exercise apparatus.
 8. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device structure has compound angles that provide stability at the base and correct user width at the top.
 9. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device including rebounding provides a means for aerobic exercise plus strength training with compound exercises of multiple muscle groups.
 10. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device including rebounding provides a means for increaseing lymph flow.
 11. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device including rebounding provides means for stimulating bone mass growth.
 12. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device provides a means for releasing back tension and spinal column stretching.
 13. The process in claim 1, wherein the exercise support device provides a means for balance and strength development by varying the amount of pulling and pushing from support to total body weight.
 14. The process in claim 1, wherein the said portable exercise apparatus attaches to the exercise support device for providing a vertical means of movement comprising a spring hanger assembly with top spring hanger connected to spring hanger tubes, bottom spring hanger seat frame connector, and a seat frame assembly including frame and seat, including front and rear springs interconnecting the upper and lower assemblies.
 15. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise apparatus including safety bellows sleeve enveloping each spring interconnects to the upper and lower tube ends.
 16. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise apparatus upper tube contains a slot for adjusting the seat height within the exercise support device.
 17. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise apparatus upper tube contains a second slot for adjusting a safety device running through each spring connecting to the lower tube end.
 18. The process in claim 14, wherein the said exercise support device utilized with the portable exercise apparatus comprises a front three position cross bar for forward upper body resistance exercises. 